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What I Want Is You

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for What I Want Is You by Cowboy

(From The 1971 Album 5'Ll Getcha Ten)

Capo 2nd fret

To Play Without A Capo Transpose +2 Steps.

Intro
D Dmaj7 A G
D Dmaj7 A G
D Dmaj7 A G
D Dmaj7 A G

Verse 1
What I DWaDmaj7nt Is YGou
What I DNeed To Be GTrue
And I DAlways DGo
This For DYoDmaj7u     A  G​

Verse 2
Cause I DAiDmaj7n't Too Proud GTo Say
That I DFeel This GWay
What I DWant Is YGou
Through DAnd ThroGugh

Outro
Eb  Bb  Eb  F
Eb  Bb  Eb  F  D
Dmaj7  A  Dmaj7  A
Dmaj7  A  Dmaj7  G
D  G  D  G  D  G
D  G  Dmaj7 G  D
G  D  G  D  G  D
G  D  G  D  G
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FAQ

What are the chords for What I Want Is You?

The chords for What I Want Is You are: D, Dmaj7, A, G, Eb, Bb, F

What is the original key of What I Want Is You?

The original key is D.

What is the difficulty of playing What I Want Is You?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play What I Want Is You in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can What I Want Is You be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play What I Want Is You on ukulele?

Chord What I Want Is You can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in What I Want Is You?

What I Want Is You uses 7 chords: D, Dmaj7, A, G, Eb, Bb, F

What is the easiest way to play What I Want Is You?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was What I Want Is You released in?

What I Want Is You was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for What I Want Is You?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch What I Want Is You to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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